Luke Rhinehart – The Dice Man – First UK Edition 1971
£300.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘The Dice Man’ published by Talmy Franklin in 1971. A very good+/near fine book (a little spotting to the page edges) without inscriptions in a near fine unclipped wrapper with some rubbing to the extremities. Rare
‘The Dice Man’ is a provocative novel about psychiatrist Luke Rhinehart, who becomes disillusioned with his structured life. Seeking spontaneity, he starts making decisions based on the roll of a die, embracing a philosophy of chance. As he surrenders control, his actions become increasingly extreme, challenging societal norms, morality, and identity. The novel, blending dark humour and psychological exploration, satirises self-help movements and the pursuit of absolute freedom. Controversial and thought-provoking, The Dice Man questions whether true liberation comes from abandoning choice or whether chaos only leads to destruction. It remains a cult classic.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘The Dice Man’ published by Talmy Franklin in 1971. A very good+/near fine book (a little spotting to the page edges) without inscriptions in a near fine unclipped wrapper with some rubbing to the extremities. Rare
‘The Dice Man’ is a provocative novel about psychiatrist Luke Rhinehart, who becomes disillusioned with his structured life. Seeking spontaneity, he starts making decisions based on the roll of a die, embracing a philosophy of chance. As he surrenders control, his actions become increasingly extreme, challenging societal norms, morality, and identity. The novel, blending dark humour and psychological exploration, satirises self-help movements and the pursuit of absolute freedom. Controversial and thought-provoking, The Dice Man questions whether true liberation comes from abandoning choice or whether chaos only leads to destruction. It remains a cult classic.
